• Near plate, kneel on front knee and extend back leg so that foot is at back of batter’s box
• Using front arm only, hold bat by back shoulder
• Partner will toss ball; hit ball by swinging with front arm in chopping motion

Thompson: We’re trying to develop the proper path to the ball. Your front hand is your guide, and your top hand helps snap and explode through the ball—almost like having an axe in your hand and [swinging] to chop a tree. The movement is just from your elbow to your hand. Being on one knee helps you stay back on the ball and keep a good bat angle. Don’t raise your elbow; you’ll create a different path to the ball.

Reps: 30-40 swings each side of the plate